Tag: builds
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Messer carpenter builds a rewarding career
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Nicolle Lewis began her career in residential construction working alongside family members in Detroit. In pursuit…
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First-year failure: Labour builds just 62% of promised homes
As the Labour government marks its first anniversary in office, with housing remaining a central focus of its agenda. But how are Labour actually getting on with their pledge to build deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029 and have they bitten off more than they could chew? We reveal the total number of houses…
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Why Working Closely with Your Architect Builds Better Homes
When you embark on a home restoration or new construction project, your professional relationship with your architect sets the stage for success. With seasoned architects who share a respect for collaboration, not only does the final product improve, but the whole process from concept to completion does as well. The difference between a great house…
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C&K Paving builds future leaders through 2025 summer internship program
C&K Paving announces the launch of its 2025 Project Manager Summer Internship/Co-Op Program, offering hands-on training for students and aspiring professionals interested in construction management. Taking place during the summer months across various project sites nationwide, the program is designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders by immersing them in real-world paving operations…
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Prefab vs. On-Site Builds: Which Suits Your Project Best?
Choosing between prefabrication and traditional building methods can be a challenge for developers, homeowners, and construction professionals alike. Both methods come with distinct benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice often depends on the specific needs of the project, the location, timeline, and budget. As the construction industry continues to evolve, understanding the differences between…
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Beyond the Grid: Interlocking Services in Commercial Builds
The commercial construction landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with interlocking services becoming increasingly vital to project success and efficiency. As developers and construction managers face tighter deadlines and more complex specifications, the implementation of comprehensive commercial interlocking services provides the framework necessary for seamless project execution from initial design through final inspection and…
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Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy
On a narrow plot once occupied by two lock-up garages, a red house now rises discreetly above the rooftops of south London. In Grand Designs’ latest revisit, Kevin McCloud returns to a site he first saw in 2021 – then a concrete slab – to see a completed house that was built as a response…
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Design Draw Build’s “Agualta STEAM Engine” wins AIA CA 2024 Honor Award.
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. Now in its thirteenth year, The Architecture at Zero competition engages architecture, design, engineering, and planning professionals to pursue the California Public…
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Georgia Forestry Foundation builds mass timber hubs in GA.
The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and Wood Works, kicks off a series of meetings across the state to increase awareness and utilization of mass timber, an innovative, engineered wood product with the ability to improve construction performance and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. The meetings…